News Summary
Orlando’s Magical Dining program is celebrating its 20th anniversary with over 160 local restaurants participating, offering prix-fixe dinners. This year, new restaurants, including those recognized by the MICHELIN Guide, will join the event. A portion of proceeds will benefit local charities, and the program also aims to cater to families with kid-friendly options. Reservations can be made online, and cultural events are planned to enhance the dining experience throughout the festival, which will run from August 15 to September 30.
Orlando is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its beloved Magical Dining program, which will take place from August 15 to September 30, 2025. This year, more than 160 local restaurants will participate, marking a record number of venues joining in the culinary event.
The participating restaurants will offer unique three-course prix-fixe dinners, with meal prices set at $40 or $60 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. This year, 24 new restaurants will join the event, enhancing the dining options for both locals and visitors. Among them, 15 restaurants have earned recognition from the MICHELIN Guide, showcasing the high-quality culinary talent in the area.
For the first time, the Magical Dining program will also support local charities through its fundraising efforts; $1 from each $40 meal served and $2 from each $60 meal will be donated to the REED Charitable Foundation, along with other local non-profits. The REED Charitable Foundation is dedicated to promoting childhood literacy through affordable educator training initiatives. Since its inception in 2009, Magical Dining has successfully raised nearly $3 million for various local charities.
This year, the donation initiative will expand as $3,000 will be distributed to nonprofits in each of the six commission districts in Orange County, ensuring widespread support for community initiatives.
Guests will find that the event caters to families as well, with kid-friendly options available at the participating restaurants. In celebration of the anniversary, some venues may also feature a special 20th Anniversary Dish, adding an extra touch to the dining experience.
Reservations for the Magical Dining event can be effortlessly made online through OpenTable via the Magical Dining website. The areas participating in this culinary festival include Winter Park, Restaurant Row, Downtown Orlando, and Disney.
To facilitate easy access, guests can take advantage of free parking available at ICON Park, specifically from floors 4 through 7 of the parking garage. For those seeking a premium parking experience, access is available on the 2nd and 3rd floors, along with free valet parking services offered after 5 PM.
This year’s Magical Dining program is also set to include special cultural events, such as Marrakech Nights on October 4, which will celebrate Moroccan culture through music and food, aligning with the aim of providing an enchanting atmosphere that enhances the dining experiences for locals and tourists alike.
To ensure guests can easily navigate their dining options, an interactive map is available for tracking participating restaurants, making it seamless to plan an enjoyable experience during Orlando’s Magical Dining event.
As the city prepares for this significant milestone, the excitement surrounding the event highlights the thriving culinary scene in Orlando, offering something unique for all food enthusiasts to enjoy.
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Additional Resources
- Visit Orlando
- Wikipedia: Orlando
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- Google Search: Magical Dining Orlando
- Spectrum News 13
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- WESH 2 News
- Google News: Orlando Magical Dining 20th Anniversary
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